Miami Marlins release ex-AL MVP Miguel Tejada from minor league deal

Assigned to Double-A Jacksonville, Tejada totaled 14 at-bats over four games (May 31-June 4) before going on the disabled list with a right shoulder injury.

Tejada, 40, told ESPN Deportes he planned on playing winter ball in his native Dominican Republic during the offseason and determine thereafter whether to pursue another major league job in 2015. Tejada will play for Marlins’ Double-A manager Andy Barkett, who is managing the Águilas Cibaeñas.

“I was excited, but I couldn’t overcome the injuries,” Tejada told ESPN Deportes. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity the Marlins gave me. I feel indebted to them. I was close to returning to the field, but I understand the Marlins’ decision.”…

A couple of updates on other ex-major leaguers in the Marlins' farm system on the comeback trail:

** Brad Penny made the most recent of his four starts with Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday against Iowa. He took his second straight loss despite allowing two runs on five hits with a walk and seven strikeouts through six innings. He's 1-2 with a 2.91 ERA, five walks and 22 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings for the Zephyrs.

** Dustin Moseley made his second start at Double-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and beat Montgomery after allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over seven innings. In two starts, he's 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA, two walks and eight strikeouts in 13 innings.

** Micah Owings, who made the last of his two starts this season for Jacksonville on June 2, remains on the Suns' disabled list.